Owning a Tesla isn’t as trendy and socially conscious as it once was. Today, due to the current political climate and actions of CEO Elon Musk, the brand’s customers are dealing with public protest displays, vandalism, and even personal threats. Most recently, anti-Musk internet-goers began dumping Tesla owners’ personal information, like home addresses, on websites in the public eye. Worse yet, some of the victims haven’t had one of the brand’s EVs for years. 

Tech-savvy protestors with their sights set on Tesla are ‘doxxing’ owners’ data unless they sell their EVs

From gathering at the automaker’s dealerships to lobbing Molotov cocktails at Model 3s, anti-Musk demonstrators have made their feelings regarding the DOGE head clear. Now, the brand’s all-time-low popularity is hurting Tesla owners in the form of “doxxed” personal information.

To “dox” someone is to take their personal data and make it available to the public, like addresses or vehicle registration information. In doing so, the information can open doxxing targets up to harassment, even violence. Enter “Dogequest,” a dumping ground website for doxxed individuals, employees, and points of interest with connections to Tesla and DOGE.

Of the information on the site, thousands of Tesla owners’ addresses and personally identifiable information (PII). It’s not just for the feelings of violation or exposure, either. The website’s cursor is a Molotov cocktail, not unlike the devices used by an arsonist at one of the automaker’s service centers in Las Vegas.

Of course, the website didn’t come right out and prompt users to attack vehicles and owners. “We also cater to Tesla Motors owners, providing a comprehensive resource to locate nearby service centers, showrooms, and charging stations—all at their fingertips,” the website says cheekily.

However, the site also not-so-subtly invites protesters to take action without the PII. “If you’re on the hunt for a Tesla to unleash your artistic flair with a spray can, just step outside—no map needed!” the site says. 

The doxxing efforts aren’t just for current Tesla owners

Of the many Tesla owners on the website, not all of them still have one. According to Business Insider, one such owner sold his EV years before the website published his information. And when he endeavored to remove his information, he ran into some difficulty.

The website has a section that says victims can get their information removed from the site. “Absolutely! Just provide us with proof that you’ve sold your Tesla,” the instructions read. However, many of the owners on the site had already sold their vehicles. 

In addition to the locations of current and past Tesla owners, the site features Supercharger sites and the brand’s storefronts. Of course, this isn’t privileged information. You can find the location of the Superchargers on the automaker’s website.